Doris Oltmanns

STERLING – Doris Ellen (Nutt) Oltmanns, 85, of Sterling, died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 at Rock River Hospice and Home. She was employed by North Western Steel and Wire, The Sterling Daily Gazette, and Tettens Grain and Storage of Sterling before retiring. Mrs. Oltmanns was born Oct. 10, 1934 in Rock Falls, the daughter of Forrest and Bertha (Adams) Nutt. She married Edward P. (Bud) Oltmanns on Dec. 28, 1958 at First Christian Church of Rock Falls where she was a member and also a Sunday School teacher. He preceded her in death on June 17,1984. She enjoyed accounting while “Keeping the books straight”, and working outside in her yard. Survivors include three sons, Ron Oltmanns, Ken (Jackie) Oltmanns, and Steve Oltmanns all of Sterling; one sister, Grace Harvey of Rock Falls; two grandchildren, Constance (Phil) Sarullo, and Jessica Oltmanns; and one great-grandchild, Theresa Sarullo. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Lloyd Nutt; and one sister, Ruth B Haverland. She will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral services will be 11AM Tuesday February 25, 2020 at Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation, with Reverend Jeanette Larson, of First Christian Church of Rock Falls, officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling. Visitation will be from 10AM-11AM one hour prior to services. A memorial has been established to Rock River Hospice and Home. Condolences may be sent to www.schillingfuneralhome.com.